Camp Hearne Diary

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Our routine weekly schedule is Wed - Sat 11am - 4pm. However, we will be open Memorial Day from 9am to 4pm. Our local American Legion #454 will conduct their Memorial Day Observance at 9am. They will recognized a few of our local veterans for their continued community service.

The Veterans Administration local office will provide refreshments following the observance.

The Legion will also accept U.S. Flags for disposal by burning as recommend by the US Flag Code.

Camp Hearne Historic Site will be open to visitors until 4pm. Visit www.camphearne.com for more information

Friday, May 13, 2011

Humanities Texas has awarded ROLL CALL a $750 mini-grant to help support the exhibition of a 12 panel traveling unit that highlights the contribution of U.S. Latinos during World War II. "Images of Valor" will be on display in Camp Hearne's Visitor Center from May 18th to June 25th from 11am to 4pm Wednesday through Saturday.

ROLL CALL is proud to display this exhibit and very appreciative of the support given by Humanities Texas

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What ARE you building?

ROLL CALL – Friends of Camp Hearne is a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to the preservation of Camp Hearne, a WWII prisoner of war camp located near Hearne, Texas. With the help of a Federal grant, we are building a replica of a 1942 US Army barrack on the original camp grounds. The exterior appearance closely replicates the black-felt buildings used during this time period. The first third of the building’s interior will be left “unfinished” with exposed studs as it was during the War. The middle section will be insulated finished walls and ceilings and house our Camp Hearne exhibit objects and artifacts. The final section will be the visitor center with ADA bathroom.
We located a set of original plans from the US Army archives and have tried to match dimensions and materials without compromising durability by using today’s technology and substituting similar, longer-lasting products. Because natural light is terribly damaging to artifacts, the “modern” part of the buildings interior does not have windows. Also, we have chosen a LED lighting fixture that is void of UV-light.
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Come visit us and tell us what you think!

Please tell us... what you have seen, liked or maybe even disliked about Camp Hearne. Our heritage activities, special events and most importantly our people, make this area a perfect place to visit whether you are a WWII buff or just enjoy driving through the acres of gorgeous and important farmland.

Help make our historic site and your next visit even better. Send your questions or comments to mail@camphearne.com. We will start a community disscussion and see where it leads. Thanks and Have A GREAT DAY from all of us.

About Camp Hearne

Camp Hearne was a World War II Prisoner-of-War Camp located north of Hearne, Texas on Highway 485 West.